The plan would have reclassified Colorado short-term rentals as commercial properties, thus going from the 6.8% residential rate to the 29% commercial rate. 

Like Bob said, you'll get pretty good at it in a few years, but there ain't no short-cuts.

Here, you'll be able to sift through potential callers on your own and maybe even try them out for a short time before making a commitment.

@Sean OToole  has built an awesome product and I believe they are rolling out nationwide either soon or shortly.. 

I am using it to manage finances for my long term rentals, midterm and one short term rental so it's very compatible with most portfolios.

We would encourage them to share the good, bad, and ugly so you can gauge whether we are a good fit for your investment needs.While it's true that many of our clients haven't directly come from this platform, I'm excited to be part of the BiggerPockets community now as well.

Matt, first thing to make sure is that when you are using a HELOC it is for a short-term loan.

For maximum flexibility when attracting short-term rental guests, always start your search with non-HOA neighborhoods.There are even some neighborhoods without HOAs that have 30-day minimum rentals, but I've weeded those out.This search includes homes priced up to $1,300,000, as most sellers are currently being flexible on price.https://www.flexmls.com/share/...Let me know when I can help.Melanie

Short answer: yes get a lawyer involved alwaysLong answer: the other stuff depends. 

We are at $400 per sqft to rebuild.